Physicians Debate Use of Digital "Clones" to Assist With Medical Decisions
Ars Technica
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
The use of AI surrogates for making critical medical decisions is an emerging yet contentious issue among healthcare professionals, with experts like Muhammad Aurangzeb Ahmad investigating the feasibility of AI models that predict patient preferences. While still in development, these models aim to assist healthcare providers and families in understanding a patient's wishes, but ethical and accuracy challenges remain significant. Physicians, including Emily Moin, caution against over-relying on AI for such sensitive matters, highlighting the risk of misrepresenting patient values and undermining essential human interactions. As this technology evolves, its implications for patient autonomy and clinician decision-making must be carefully considered.
